Turn Pickering’s streets into a one-hour, app-driven survival game. This self-guided scavenger hunt uses smartphone challenges and a remote host to score teams as they explore waterfront promenades, parks and downtown corners.
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The app pings. You step onto a sun-warmed sidewalk, the harbour breeze nudging your collar as you scan the first clue — Pickering’s streets turning into a gameboard where lamp posts and shop windows hold supplies for survival.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves light walking up to a few kilometers depending on route chosen.
Wildlife
History
Pickering’s shoreline settlements grew in the 19th century alongside Indigenous travel routes; the waterfront still reflects its maritime and agricultural past.
Conservation
The area borders conservation lands and Rouge National Urban Park — follow Leave No Trace principles and respect signage, especially near sensitive shorelines.
Reserve your spot on the Pickering City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Zombie Scavengers today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a fully charged smartphone
The game runs through an app and requires reliable data; carry a portable battery if you expect heavy use.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Expect paved sidewalks and short spur trails—supportive shoes keep the pace enjoyable for an hour.
Check transit and parking options
Pickering has GO and local transit; plan your endpoint to avoid backtracking if you park at a different lot.
Mind the weather and daylight
Choose daylight hours for clearer clues and safer streets; bring a light jacket on breezy lake days.
Smartphone with data
Runs the scavenger hunt app and displays challenges and scoring.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your phone powered through photos, GPS and app use.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides support for sidewalk-and-parks walking over an hour.
Weather-appropriate outer layer
Light rain shell or windbreaker helps when lake breezes pick up in spring and fall.
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